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WHY INDIAN MEN SEE WOMEN IN A DIFFERENT WAY?https://dreamyandambitious.wordpress.com/2016/10/16/why-indian-men-see-women-in-a-different-way/
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– First things first, I’m not saying this applies to “every” man in the country. There’s no statement that applies to all of us, never can be. I assume (and hope) you carry that sensibility on your own while reading this piece.

More often than not, an ‘average Indian guy’ approaching a girl won’t end up well. But that same girl would be flattered if a foreigner offers to buy her a drink in the streets of London, or say, Paris? Sorry to bruise your egos, but what we’re going to talk about now may not feel very good at first, it might hurt even, but it’s important to talk about. Indian men don’t make the best partners, or so everyone believes.

At a stage where the mind is the most impressionable, boys and girls are separated. Remember how, back in school, guys had lunch with only guys, and girls with girls? Remember how guys would prefer being only around guys? They were all sent to co-ed schools, made to sit next to girls, and yet, most of them never had any female friends while growing up. Some hadn’t even had any real conversations with girls all those years they were in school. Becoming friends with other guys came naturally, but even making eye contact with a new girl was ‘weird’. The gap widened, the discomfort deepened.

And that one guy who hung out with girls at school was laughed at as a kid, even bullied. He was reminded, time and again, that boys weren’t ‘supposed’ to talk to girls; that a boy would only be around a girl if he wanted to date her. A boy and a girl being friends wasn’t even seen as a possibility. It was okay to crush on a girl, even discuss her with other male friends, but ‘against the gender’ to walk up to her and just talk. They grew up seeing women only as objects of desire, not as people they could talk to, be friends with. They looked at her as a trophy they could get when they wanted.

That explains why some Indian men think it is perfectly okay to ogle at her even at the cost of making her uncomfortable and scared. It is okay to pass comments on her, discuss her with their friends, see her only for her heaving bosom and swaying hips. Of course, a man who sees her as a trophy wouldn’t respect a simple ‘No’. The concept of consent and respecting someone’s choice wouldn’t occur to him. He would either persuade her till she blocks him on social media, or follow her till she changes her route. Thanks to Bollywood, they think stalking her, intruding her private space, forcing her into something is how it’s done. Finally, if she doesn’t agree, he would slut shame her. She’s a woman and women are supposed to be around for men to seek pleasure. How dare she refuse?

What’s worse is that these same men who seek their friends’ help to hook up with hot girls at parties, would never even allow a guy near their own sisters. And this ridiculous Indian mentality is common knowledge. Women know that most guys hitting on them would never be cool with the idea of the women of their house being with men.

Go to any Indian gym and you’d find dozens of men ogling at that one girl stretching on the side, quietly, trying everything she can to avoid all that attention. They’d stare at her, make her uncomfortable for days, but never have the courage to go and talk to her. They would sit at lunch with other men at office, discuss women but never actually go and talk to one, something that could actually make them see women for more than their bodies and also help them understand what they like better! Even when they do decide to approach a girl, they do it disrespectfully, thanks to never having interacted with women properly. Sending creepy messages on Facebook is a very common affair. No points for guessing why exactly they get rejected every time.

Even when they do get a girl, they expect her to conform to the roles of being a girl – the submissive one in the relationships. It is, of course, obvious how the guy feels extra protective and possessive of the woman he’s dating. They find it hard to come to terms with the fact that their girlfriends can be more ambitious, stronger, more successful and famous or earn more than them. The ‘male ego’ is a brittle little thing, it’s true.

There’s also another section of guys who may not be as offensive, but equally inept at understanding women – the kinds who get ‘friendzoned’ by every girl they meet. It’s not always the girl’s fault. They fail to understand there lies a difference between a girl being friendly with them and dropping hints. They’ve never really had female friends, so it’s not hard to believe that they read the wrong signs and assume any girl who talks to them is interested in them.

Do you see how much harm that one invisible line of ‘difference’ that’s carved in our heads as kids does? It’s definitely a relief to see the present generation becoming much more open-minded right from their childhood. But it’s still going to take a while for men in this country to adapt to the idea of being around girls and maybe that’s when we can expect them to learn the art of approaching women and dating them.

]]>https://dreamyandambitious.wordpress.com/2016/10/16/why-indian-men-see-women-in-a-different-way/feed/1saiyanprincevegeta95The-Real-Reason-Why-Indian-Men-Suck-At-DatingThe-Real-Reason-Why-Indian-Men-Suck-At-DatingThe-Real-Reason-Why-Indian-Men-Suck-At-DatingThe-Real-Reason-Why-Indian-Men-Suck-At-DatingMeditationhttps://dreamyandambitious.wordpress.com/2016/10/12/meditation/
https://dreamyandambitious.wordpress.com/2016/10/12/meditation/#respondWed, 12 Oct 2016 14:44:58 +0000http://dreamyandambitious.wordpress.com/?p=61More Meditation]]>I have always been curious about how does meditation really make a difference. After all, its just breathing techniques right? I was going through several Tedx talks and some articles where I read that those who have practiced it have significantly benefitted from it. So I chose to give it a try and see if it actually works.

I have been practicing meditation since over a month now. I just wake up and do anulom-vilom or kabalbhatti for 5-10 minutes in the morning. I do it right after I freshen up and before I eat anything at all because meditating reduces your metabolic rate, and you don’t want that right after eating. So yes, I’ve been starting my day with a little meditation everyday and I would write the changes I have felt.

Concentration : I’m personally easily distractive. If I am reading a book and I see a catchy notification on my phone, I would probably get back to reading after 20 minutes or even more. I get distracted very very easily which often hampers a lot of important activities. Moreover, I’ve always found it uncontrollable- until now! I do not know the science or logic behind this (if you do, please pass on that knowledge) but after practicing meditation I can ay attention and focus.

Calmness– Yes, thats no more getting angry easily. Anger is anyway considered to be one of the most negative powerful emotions. A person who gets angry often, their life is dominated by this emotion. I’m not someone who gets angry but I do get annoyed easily, now I do get annoyed (because duh I’m no saint) but just not easily.

Clarity– I can think more clearly instead of just being bombarded by conflicting thoughts. It’s always been a problem for me, so.

Emotional stability– Thats no more being impulsive and irrational. Glad I finally landed on this one.

Happiness– Its just overall made me so so happy! Just adds to the already happy person that I am. It makes me feel good about myself, what’s happening to me, and those around me. So yes, thats overall happiness!!

What I have read above is just what I have personally experienced. Of course everyone is different and we will all have different experiences, but what I can say is that it will be positive. The reason I have noticed these is because most of them were flaws which have become my strength now, and you will feel that too.

Below I would be mentioning some information about meditation given in the great Artof Living website so you could get an overall generalised picture as well.

5 Health benefits of meditation

With meditation, the physiology undergoes a change and every cell in the body is filled with more prana (energy). This results in joy, peace, enthusiasm as the level of prana in the body increases.

11 Mental Benefits of Meditation

Meditation brings the brainwave pattern into an alpha state that promotes healing. The mind becomes fresh, delicate and beautiful. It cleanses and nourishes you from within and calms you, whenever you feel overwhelmed, unstable, or emotionally shut down. With regular practice of meditation:

3 Spiritual benefits of meditation

Meditation doesn’t have a religion and can be practiced by anybody regardless of the faith they follow.

Effortless transition from being something to merging with the infinite and recognizing yourself as an inseparable part of the whole cosmos

In a meditative state, you are in a space of vastness, calmness and joy and this is what you emit into the environment, bringing harmony to the Creation/planet.

Meditation can bring about a true personal transformation. As you learn more about yourself, you’ll naturally start discovering more about yourself.

How to get meditation benefits

To experience the benefits of meditation, regular practice is necessary. It takes only a few minutes every day. Once imbibed into the daily routine, meditation becomes the best part of your day!

Meditation is like a seed. When you cultivate a seed with love, the more it blossoms.

Busy people from all backgrounds are grateful to pause and enjoy a refreshing few minutes of meditation each day. Dive deep into yourself and enrich your life.

5 Benefits of meditation for students

Greater confidence

More focus and clarity

Better health

More mental strength and energy

Greater dynamism!

Try it and see the changes for yourself. And after all, it just takes 5-10 minutes of your day so no excuses!

]]>https://dreamyandambitious.wordpress.com/2016/10/12/meditation/feed/0saiyanprincevegeta95Meditation_1.jpg😀HOW TO MAKE DELICIOUS EGGS?https://dreamyandambitious.wordpress.com/2016/08/29/how-to-make-delicious-eggs/
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And besides their great nutritional profile, eggs are easy to prepare, taste great, and are dirt cheap (less than 15 cents per egg!).

Yet, for all of their greatness and simplicity, I know a lot of guys who mess up even a basic scrambled egg. Their eggs are edible, but not incredible. Since we’ve been focusing our efforts on getting back to the basics in the kitchen, I wanted to share my thoughts and techniques on getting the most out of this versatile food.

Here are tips on preparing eggs in four of the basic, traditional ways: scrambled, fried, poached, and hard-boiled. We’ll cover the wondrous omelet in a separate post.

Let’s get cracking.

Scrambled Eggs

In my opinion, there are two schools of thought when it comes to the perfect scrambled egg. Low and Slow vs. Hot and Fast. Whatever your preference, the two methods typically turn out two very unique types of scrambles. Low and slow yields eggs with small curds that are moist and soft, whereas the hot and fast method turns out eggs with larger, denser curds. Instead of taking sides, I’m laying out both options.

Non-stick cookware truly comes in handy when scrambling eggs. The slick non-stick surface allows for easy cleanup, and preparation containing less fat or oil. Make sure you always use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula on the cookware to prevent damaging the non-stick coating.

One of the more important elements to the perfect scrambled egg, regardless of the method, is air. That’s right, air. The more air you can whisk into the mixture, the more full and fluffy your scrambled eggs will turn out. It’s important to whisk your eggs in a large bowl, using a circular motion that pulls the eggs to the surface, rather than stirring around the perimeter of the bowl. Utilize a tilted wheel motion with either a fork or whisk to get as much air into the eggs as possible. With that said, you do not want to overbeat your eggs. You will know when your eggs are ready when the mixture is evenly colored and frothy.

Many people like to add salt, pepper, cream, and herbs to their eggs prior to scrambling. I prefer to wait to season the eggs until they have finished cooking. Regarding cream or herbs, you can utilize these ingredients to enhance moisture and flavor, but they are not necessary. A properly scrambled egg will not need any additional ingredients to taste excellent.

Low and Slow– Heat an 8 or 10 inch non-stick pan over medium low heat, add butter. Meanwhile, crack eggs into a bowl and vigorously whisk until combined and frothy. When butter is completely melted, add eggs to pan. Wait to stir until eggs have just begun to set. Using a wooden spoon, begin to push the eggs towards the center while tilting the pan. This will create small curds and allow the runny portions to reach the hot surface. Continue in this manner until there is no longer any runny portion remaining. Remove eggs from heat, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Hot and Fast – Heat an 8 or 10 inch non-stick pan over medium high heat, add butter. Meanwhile, crack eggs into a bowl and vigorously whisk until combined and frothy. When butter is completely melted, add eggs to pan. Wait to stir until eggs have set in the pan, the runny portion should remain on top of the cooked portion. Quickly use a wooden spoon to scramble and lift off the cooked portions while allowing the uncooked eggs to reach the heat. Do not over scramble. When there is no longer any runny portion that remains, remove eggs from heat, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Fried Eggs

Unfortunately, most people typically have a negative connotation with fried eggs. Perhaps it’s the word “fried” in the description. Keep in mind, a fried egg is much different than the caloric disaster of chili cheese fries down at the Starlight Diner. Honestly, fried eggs, when prepared correctly, hold very little of the oil or fat used to prepare them.

On mornings when I’m rushing out the door, my go-to breakfast is a few fried eggs. I can cook the eggs quickly, and I don’t have to pull out, or clean up, several bowls or utensils.

Butter is traditionally used in the preparation of fried eggs; however, I prefer using olive oil instead. The health benefits of olive oil are abundant, but I also like the distinctive flavor it adds. Also, because extra virgin olive oil has a higher smoke point than butter, I find that my pans clean up easier when using oil instead of butter.

Heat an 8 or 10 inch non-stick pan over medium heat, add oil. Carefully crack eggs into the pan, allowing room for each egg to cook separately. After a minute or so, the egg white will solidify from transparency into a firm white texture.

At this point, you have a few options.

For sunny-side up eggs, continue to cook for another minute until the white portion is firm and just cooked through. Carefully slide eggs onto a plate, season with kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste, and serve.

For a firmer yolk (over easy, over medium, over well), place a lid over the pan and cook (steam) the yolk for another few minutes until the egg is cooked to your desired consistency. You can gently use your finger to press on the yolk to determine doneness. An over-easy yolk will give to slight pressure, whereas an over-medium yolk will be firm to the touch. Remove lid, season eggs with kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste, and serve.

Another option is to remove the pan from the heat, and using a quick tilted back-and-forth motion with the pan, flip the egg onto its other side. Of course, a spatula may also be used to flip the egg. Return the pan to the heat and continue to cook until the yolk is cooked to your desired consistency. Remove from heat, season with kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper, and serve.

Poached Eggs

Novice cooks typically shudder in fear at the idea of poaching an egg. Truth be told, it takes some skill to get this technique down. But, with a little practice and a few tips, you will be able to impress your guests in no time.

Poaching is one of the healthier methods for preparing eggs. Because the eggs are cooked while immersed in water, there is no need to add extra oil or butter. A word of caution: it typically takes a bit more time to prepare poached eggs, which may not make for convenient preparation on a busy weekday.

When poaching, it’s important to find the freshest eggs possible. Ideally, eggs should be no more than a week old. Remember, fresh eggs lack oxygen, are heavy in weight, and the white will gather completely around the yolk, making a rounder, neater shape.

Adding a tablespoon of white wine vinegar to the simmering water will help the egg hold its shape. Simply placing the poached egg in a bowl of water will remove any of the vinegar taste after cooking. I also find that placing the egg on a piece of bread after cooking is a great way to get rid of any excess water.

When entertaining a large crowd, you can poach a batch of eggs in advance, and immerse and hold the eggs in ice water until ready for service. Before serving, return the eggs to simmering water to heat through.

Poached Eggs

1 Tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
2 Large Eggs

Kosher Salt
Fresh Cracked Pepper

Fill a 12 inch stainless skillet or a large pot with at least three inches of water. Bring water to a boil over high heat. When water comes to a boil, reduce heat to low, add vinegar, and allow water to remain at a very slow simmer. Break eggs into separate small containers. Next, carefully slip eggs into the simmering water. If necessary, using a spoon, gently nudge the egg whites closer to the yolk. Allow eggs to slowly simmer for 3 – 5 minutes, depending on yolk preference. Carefully remove eggs using a slotted spoon or spatula and immerse in water to remove any vinegar, if desired. Season eggs with kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper, serve.

Hard-Boiled Eggs

Hard-boiled eggs are a handy “on the go” breakfast staple. Eating a few hard-boiled eggs in the morning is a convenient way to get your metabolism started without facing a crash later in the day. The best part about this cooking method is that it creates eggs that you can store for several days to use in salads, sandwiches, or simply as a quick snack. A touch of kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper can really enhance the flavor of a simple hard-boiled egg.

Several manufacturers now sell hard-boiled eggs alongside fresh eggs at the store. For a premium, they offer the convenience of precooked and peeled eggs. If you don’t have the time to prepare hard-boiled eggs on your own, this is a great time saver.

However, if you want to save a few bucks, these are really quite simple to prepare at home. My best advice after cooking the eggs is to allow them to come back up to room temperature before peeling. You will encounter trouble if you try to peel the eggs while they are either too hot or cold. Store your hard-boiled eggs in an airtight container and refrigerate, keeping up to 3 – 5 days.

Hard-Boiled Eggs

6 Large Eggs

Place eggs into a large pot or skillet and cover with water by one inch. Over medium high heat, bring water to a slow boil and allow eggs to simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat, cover, and allow the eggs to sit for 10 – 12 minutes. Carefully transfer eggs into a colander and rinse under cold running water until they are no longer warm to the touch. Allow the eggs to sit at room temperature for 15 – 20 minutes before peeling. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for later use.

What are your favorite ways to make eggs? Got any tips for cooking eggs well? Share your comments with us!

It can be found in everything from toothpaste to margarine, listed as vegetable oil or a whole host of other more complex names. Palm oil and its byproducts are in high demand these days, as food manufacturers move away from trans fats and biofuels become more popular. India imported over $6 billion worth of palm…

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Another post which people living away from home and working professionals can relate to- eating out frequently.

Office dinners and lunches, our Sunday brunches, mid-week break from work, and we just need a reason to be out and eat ! I won’t deny that I eat out at least 3 times a week, and this is excluding having lunch in college. Most of us rely on outside food heavily. So the question here is, how do we eat out and not gain weight? What used to happen with me is that after a month or so my jeans would be tight and I would recall all those blueberry cheesecakes and brownies and pizzas I consumed.

The good news is that you can eat out as often as you like. The key to eating out is finding healthy alternatives and modification.

]]>https://dreamyandambitious.wordpress.com/2016/02/03/its-time/feed/0saiyanprincevegeta95CaptureRaghuram Rajan has the simplest explanation of how inflation hurts the rich and the oldhttps://dreamyandambitious.wordpress.com/2016/02/01/raghuram-rajan-has-the-simplest-explanation-of-how-inflation-hurts-the-rich-and-the-old/
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For much of his tenure as the governor of the Reserve Bank of India, Raghuram Rajan has focused on one thing: Taming India’s sticky inflation problem. At the same time, he has come under pressure—from the government and industry—to slash key interest rates and kickstart growth. On occasion, the governor has obliged with rate cuts, but with an eye still firmly fixed on the inflation numbers.

Delivering the C.D. Deshmukh lecture at New Delhi’s National Council of Applied Economic Research on Jan 29, Rajan made a strong case against “weakening the fight against inflation.”

“Let me reiterate that macroeconomic stability relies immensely on policy credibility, which is the public belief that policy will depart from the charted course only under extreme necessity, and not because of convenience,” Rajan said. “If every time there is any minor difficulty, we change the goal posts, we signal to the markets that we have no staying power. Let me therefore reiterate that we have absolutely no intent of departing from the inflation framework that has been agreed with the government.”

Then, the former chief economist of the IMF launched into a quick round of “Dosa economics”—to better explain the impact of high inflation. Here’s an excerpt from his lecture:

Industrialists grumble about high rates while retirees complain about the low rates they get today on deposits. Both overstate their case, though as I have said repeatedly, the way to resolve their differences is to bring CPI inflation steadily down.

Let me explain, starting with the retiree. The typical letter I get goes, “I used to get 10% earlier on a 1 year fixed deposit, now I barely get 8%”, please tell banks to pay me more else I won’t be able to make ends meet”. The truth is that the retiree is getting more today but he does not realize it, because he is focusing only on the nominal interest he gets and not on the underlying inflation which has come down even more sharply, from about 10% to 5.5%.

To see this, let us indulge in Dosa economics. Say the pensioner wants to buy dosas and at the beginning of the period, they cost ₹50 per dosa. Let us say he has savings of ₹1,00,000. He could buy 2,000 dosas with the money today, but he wants more by investing.

At 10% interest, he gets ₹10,000 after one year plus his principal. With dosas having gone up by 10% to ₹55, he can buy 182 dosas approximately with the ₹10,000 interest.

At 8% interest, he gets ₹8,000. With dosas having gone up by 5.5%, each dosa costs ₹52.75, so he can now buy only 152 dosas approximately. So the pensioner seems vindicated: with lower interest payments, he can now buy less.

But wait a minute. Remember, he gets his principal back also and that too has to be adjusted for inflation. In the high inflation period, it was worth 1,818 dosas, in the low inflation period, it is worth 1,896 dosas. So in the high inflation period, principal plus interest are worth 2,000 dosas together, while in the low inflation period it is worth 2,048 dosas. He is about 2.5% better off in the low inflation period in terms of dosas.

This is a long winded way of saying that inflation is the silent killer because it eats into pensioners’ principal, even while they are deluded by high nominal interest rates into thinking they are getting an adequate return. Indeed, with 10% return and 10% inflation, the deposit is not giving you any real return net of inflation, which is why you can buy only 2,000 dosas after a year of investing, the same as you could buy before you invested. In contrast, when inflation is 5.5% but the interest rate you are getting is 8%, you are earning a real rate of 2.5%, which means 2.5% more dosas. So while I sympathize with pensioners, they certainly are better off today than in the past.

Let us turn to the industrialist. At a recent conference, I met a businessman who complained that his business was getting torn to shreds by imports. He was lobbying for safeguard duties. When asked for evidence of unfair competition, he said his revenues had not grown at all, with his volume growth barely offsetting the price decline for his product. While commiserating with him, I said lower input costs must be a boon, because commodity prices have fallen even more sharply than output prices. He grudgingly agreed they had helped. When asked about his profits, he eventually admitted they were at an all-time high. But nevertheless, he said, we need safeguard duties because foreigners are dumping below cost! Put differently, businesspeople complain about low output price inflation, but the inflation that matters to them is the inflation in their profits, which is higher. For instance, analyzing 2nd quarter results for non-financial non-government corporations, we find that while revenues have fallen by 8.8% year on year, input costs have fallen by an even higher 12.4%, so that gross value added has gone up by 10.8%.

Clearly, there are industries in trouble. We should, however, be particularly careful about raising tariffs at a time when costs are falling everywhere – aside from the inflationary impact, for every happy domestic businessman whose prices are raised by the imposition of tariffs on imports, we have an unhappy domestic businessman whose costs are raised by the very same tariffs, as well as unhappy consumers.

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“What do you know about love? You have never loved anyone.”

After all this time, she met him,

His eyes lit up the face that was grim,

She looked at his eyes, as if asking why he had waited so long,

All these years, where did it go so wrong,

And he stood there, looking straight into her eyes,

He could no more hide, no more lies,

Tears rolled down, as he stammered,

“It was you! Always.”

You, the Half-Blood Prince, re-defined love.

R.I.P Alan Rickman.

]]>https://dreamyandambitious.wordpress.com/2016/01/15/after-all-this-time-always/feed/0saiyanprincevegeta95neifwwnzidqrnl_2_brs_560x415-151207111821-560-alan-rickman-harry-potter-jm-120715Being the Best—What it Takes to Be a Rainmakerhttps://dreamyandambitious.wordpress.com/2015/11/30/being-the-best-what-it-takes-to-be-a-rainmaker/
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You’ve most likely met one of these kinds before. The guy/girl at the party. They possess some strange quality that causes them to be liked by everyone and constantly at the center of attention. Their eyes and the way they carry themselves convey power and magnetism and you can’t quite figure out why.

Robert Greene studied these people and detailed the methods one can use to become a charismatic in his book “The Art of Seduction.” He outlines the 10 characteristics that make up ‘charisma’, effectively quantifying a talent you might think people are simply born with. Here are the 8 of them:

Purpose

Pick a cause, a goal, a vision and live it. People long to have a cause to rally around — something to believe in. You need to believe in it so strongly for that it animates your every gesture. Be self-assured in every scenario. Show that you don’t share the doubts the plague most people. Act as if you know where you are going, even if you aren’t 100% sure.

Mystery

Become mysterious (like Bruce Wayne) by being unpredictable. Don’t hesitate to act on emotional whims as you will only add to your unpredictability. Always leave something about yourself for people to guess at, never fully revealing your true intentions.

Saintliness

Think Gandhi. Live simply. Don’t be swayed by the ebb and flow of life. You are above being affected by the little challenges in life. Saints live their ideas without caring about the consequences.

Eloquence

Speak slowly and hypnotically, with random pauses if needed. Try to be the exact opposite of panicky. If someone calls your name, turn your head slowly. Slow everything down until your every action is riddled with poise.

Theatricality

Be larger than life. Act as if the world is your stage and all eyes are on you 24/7. Stay calm and collected while radiating self-assurance.

Danger/Spontaneity

Radiate dangerous, rebellious sexuality. Be spontaneous. Hold no agendas and be open to anything. Realize that death is inevitable and act as though you look forward to the experience. Be seen taking risks for the good of others. Be brazen in your actions (Lenin walked the streets after receiving death threats). If you show the slightest sign of cowardice or timidity, you’re done for.

Vulnerability

Have a soft side and love your followers. Don’t be too good for them. Enjoy being loved by them and love them back. Don’t seem manipulative or needy. Imagine the public as one person whom you want to seduce.

Magnetism

Develop a piercing gaze. Look in the mirror and play around with different looks until you find one that is powerful. Practice, practice, practice until the gaze is second-nature. When you meet people, look deep into their eyes while you shake their hand. Never look away first. Remember that your eyes can give you away more easily than anything else.